I'm getting pretty disappointed with
VEctor watches. I have returned three of them thus far. Twice because water leak problems (first time it got drenched in a downpoor, second it got exposed to snow- which should be nothing since
Suunto brags about
Vector watches being on Mt. Everest). This third time the altimeter just seems to be totally out-of-whack. The
Vector was very important in my hike in New Zealand where I needed the altimeter and
compass and it was pooring rain. But these things don't seem to last.
Any opinions on another
Suunto model?? I do use the alarm from time-to-time. I think this is my last attempt before I give up on
Suunto.
Thanks. (email responses appreciated)
J
why2jjj@netscape.net  |  |  |
 | Compass |  | Compasses are sensitive, absolutely crucial instruments to precision navigation. The earth's magnetic field, inclination, and your longitude and latitude all influence the horizontal plane of a compass needle. As a result, compasses are balanced for different geographical zones. Suunto Compasses overcome this limitation to traditional compasses by using a simple 'Two Zone System'. With a Suunto Compass, the only 'balancing zones' are the northern and southern hemispheres. In addition to this innovation, certain Suunto Compasses come equipped with useful features like luminous needles and marks, centimeter/inch scales, magnifying glasses, clinometers, sighting notches, and more. | |  |
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